Staff Computer Systems Architect (PGS Space)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are seeking an experienced Staff Computer Systems Architect with expert knowledge of ground infrastructure requirements and specific automation techniques. This position can be located in Redondo Beach, CA, or Aurora, CO.

What you'll get to do?

As a Computer Systems Architect, your duties will include reviewing, understanding and designing Red Hat Linux systems to address a wide range of infrastructure requirements; working with isolated computer networks; understanding of cyber controls, cyber mitigations, RMF artifacts and cyber testing techniques; understanding of automation for both Infrastructure as Code and cyber hardening/patching.

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly at the time of application
• Ability to present findings and progress reports in a presentation format with leaders at various levels both in person and remote
• Understanding of Cyber products for systems to include logging, vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection mechanisms, patching systems, anti virus and related processes
• Understanding of operating systems for Linux
• Understanding Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and configuration standards for DOD IA and IA-enabled devices/systems
• Experience in cyber controls as they relate to ground stations (this will include common and uncommon mitigation strategies across a multi-platform system)
• General understanding of network operations; assign IP address, hostname, DNS, NTP, etc
• Upkeep of system configurations with proper configuration management
• Security+ or equivalent certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting real-time operations, and the ground hardware and software involved with mission operations
• Current DoD 8570 Security + CE certification (IAT Level II compliant)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Vendor certifications from any of VMware, RedHat, Microsoft or Cisco
• Subject Matter Expert for automation techniques leveraging Ansible coding and tools

Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $247,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.